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68063520 - SENIOR ATTORNEY Date: Apr 20, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (. Requisition No: 874371 Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration Working Title: 68063520 - SENIOR ATTORNEY Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 68063520 Salary: $3,653.85 - $4,269.24 Biweekly Posting Closing Date: 05/04/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ( LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT - APPELLATE COUNSEL u2013 TALLAHASSEE Salary: $3,653.85 - $4,269.24 Biweekly ($95,000.10 - $111,000.24 annually). Our Organization and Mission: The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Floridau2019s chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for the oversight and administration of the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives and ensuring the safety of Floridau2019s most vulnerable citizens. Under the direction of Agency Secretary Shevaun L. Harris, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantisu2019 vision for Floridau2019s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. The General Counselu2019s Office provides support to the Agency to assist with carrying out its mission. If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Floridau2019s leading state agencies, AHCAu2019s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida. The Work You Will Do: Working under the direction of the General Counsel, this position is responsible for applying his or her legal expertise to draft appellate briefs, engage in motion practice, participate in oral argument, handle litigation in all forums, to research federal and state Medicaid issues, to conduct discoveries, and to prepare legal pleadings and briefs. The attorney must be able to assimilate and analyze a variety of legislation and legal concepts relating to Medicaid issues. The attorney will be responsible for reviewing proposed final orders at the General Counsel's direction, and make recommendations with respect to whether the Final Order will survive appellate court review, and if not recommend necessary changes. Additionally, this position supports the General Counsel's Emergency Order team by reviewing Emergency Orders issued by the Agency to ensure that the Order contains correct citations of law and will survive appellate review. How You Will Grow: AHCA employees are expected to uphold the four core values: Accountability, Fairness, Responsiveness, and Teamwork. In turn, we will involve you on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. Where You Will Work: Tallahassee, Floridau2019s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Floridau2019s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting, chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including: u2022 Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees u2022 Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance u2022 Dental, vision and supplemental insurance u2022 State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions u2022 Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida u2022 Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually u2022 Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year u2022 Opportunities for career advancement u2022 Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities) u2022 Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required) u2022 Training opportunities u2022 Flexible Spending Accounts u2022 Shared Savings Program for select medical services u2022 Lower copays for prescription drugs u2022 Health and Wellness discounts For a more complete list of benefits, please visit KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of legal terminology. Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure. Skills in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization. Ability to provide legal counsel. Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules. Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction. Ability to take initiative on independent research projects. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others. Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public. Ability to collect and analyze data. Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations. Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents. Ability to research legal documents and legal references. Ability to provide guidance and supervision. Ability to travel with or without accommodation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Florida Bar Membership in good standing. Two years professional experience in the practice of law. Preference given to candidates with appellate experience. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Florida Bar License CONTACT: GLENN RININGER 850-412-3686 BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee